Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,300,000
3 beds1,803 sqft

989 Overlook Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708

Description

Mid-Century charm meets Berkeley Hills tranquility! Almost ALL LEVEL 3 bed / 2 bath home in Park Hills 'hood. Either preserve original character or dream up a midcentury remodel, the interiors are livable now w/ new lighting fixtures & new paint—a blank canvas for new vision. Spacious L-shaped living & dining w/ corner windows full of natural light & peaceful hillside views. Refinished hardwood floors, built-in bookshelves & brick fireplace exude midcentury charm. Charming eat-in kitchen w/ tile...Mid-Century charm meets Berkeley Hills tranquility! Almost ALL LEVEL 3 bed / 2 bath home in Park Hills 'hood. Either preserve original character or dream up a midcentury remodel, the interiors are livable now w/ new lighting fixtures & new paint—a blank canvas for new vision. Spacious L-shaped living & dining w/ corner windows full of natural light & peaceful hillside views. Refinished hardwood floors, built-in bookshelves & brick fireplace exude midcentury charm. Charming eat-in kitchen w/ tile c-tops, white cabinetry, & pass-through window connects dining space. Primary suite w/ dual closets, en-suite bath w/ walk-in shower & linen closet includes vintage pink sink, tiled vanity & ribbed window. Large 2nd bedroom w/ access to level patio & possibility to reconfigure to offer direct yard access (check w/city & contractor) if desired. Hall bath w/ turquoise tile, shower-over-tub design, & ribbed windows. Downstairs flex space offers versatility & leads to 2-car garage. Storage & closets throughout. Side-by-side laundry. Patio makes great backdrop for entertaining. Park Hills community is neighborly & pedestrian-friendly atmosphere w/ Crescent Park Playground, & walking paths. Explore the trails & natural beauty of Tilden Park, Lake Anza, & Berkeley's cultural scene w/ top schools
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.14 acresLot Size
1951Year Built
$721/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$519/yrHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces
Listing closed: 05/08/2025 12:00 AM
Source: EBRD, MLS#: 41091279
Listing Agent
  1. Andrew Pitarre

    Andrew Pitarre

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01867911

    P: (415) 342-9950

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,300,000

Avg days on market

15

Sale-to-list ratio

117.9%

Berkeley, CA

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Property information

989 Overlook Road

Property Details

  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: PARK HILLS
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Ranch, Mid Century Modern
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage/Parking: Attached Garage
  • View: Hills
  • Total # Parking Spaces: 4

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,000 SF

Features

Feature Details

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Brick, Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Tile, Other
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Closet, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No

Room Details

  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Bonus/Plus Room
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Window
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Stall Shower, Tile, Closet, Window

Utility Details

  • Cooling: Central 1 Zone A/C
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None

Lot / Property Details

Home Owners Association

  • HOA: Yes
  • HOA Amenities: Other
  • HOA Documents: CC&R'S
  • HOA Dues: $519.00
  • HOA Fees Include: Other
  • HOA Name: PARK HILLS HOMES ASSN
  • HOA Phone: 510.255.1970
  • HOA Fees Freq: Annually

Property Details

  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Washer, Water Heater Gas, Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector, All Public Utilities, Natural Gas Connected
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Level - Lower: Other
  • Lot Description: Down Slope, Regular, Partial Fence
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 6000
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6000.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1803
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Front Yard, Front Porch, Yard Space
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Acres: 0.14

Location Details

  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • Directions to Property: Grizzy Peak to Creston to Latham to Overlook
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 63-3130-40
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR

Additional Information

Additional Information

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Property History

989 Overlook Road

DateEventPrice
May 8, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #MR41091279

$1,300,000
May 8, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41091279

$1,300,000
Apr 30, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1558389035

$1,300,000
DateEventPrice
05/08/2025

Sold

MLSListings #MR41091279

$1,300,000
05/08/2025

Sold

EBRD #41091279

$1,300,000
04/30/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1558389035

$1,300,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public records

989 Overlook Road

Beds

3

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

1,567 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,567 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

6,000 SqFt

Schools

Near 989 Overlook Road

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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